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Wed, November 21, 2018 | 10:46

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Gov't leads fight against fake Korean brands

The government is leading the fight against fake Korean brands, which have thrived in recent years. In its latest notice on Facebook, the South Korean Embassy in Guatemala made it clear that Mumuso, a Chinese retailer, was not a Korean company and Guatemalans should not be confused.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-08-08 09:11

The forgotten survivors of atomic bombs

HAPCHEON, South Gyeongsang Province - More than 220,000 people were killed by the atomic bombs the United States dropped on Japan during World War II. However, what is little-known is that up to 50,000 of those who died were Koreans. During Japan's 35-year colonial period, many Koreans were forced to settle in Hiroshima and Nagasaki as laborers. Some had no choice but to flee...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-08-07 08:50

Ex-Japanese PM apologizes to Korean victims of atomic bombings

A word of advice for Ambassador Harris

New U.S. Ambassador Harry Harris held his first news conference Thursday since taking the job. The former admiral invited several newspapers and broadcasters, but others were not invited. Certainly, it was his prerogative to invite who he wished, but this approach often carries risks.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-08-03 16:47

South Korea dispatches special forces to save Korean kidnapped in Libya

South Korea is doing all it can to win the safe release of a South Korean kidnapped in Libya, the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae said Thursday, noting the country's anti-piracy military unit stationed in the Gulf of Aden was already on its way to the North African country.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-08-02 10:26

1 Korean kidnapped, held captive in Libya: ministry

1 Korean kidnapped, held captive in Libya: ministry

The foreign ministry said Wednesday a Korean citizen was kidnapped and has been held for 27 days by an armed group in Libya. Armed civilian forces kidnapped three Filipinos and a Korean after breaking into a water plant in Jabal Hasouna, in the western region of the country, on July 6. Employees at the company reported the incident.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-08-01 15:39

South Korea dispatches special forces to save Korean kidnapped in Libya

Seoul vows to improve refugee protection, simplify review process

South Korea will work to better protect international refugees arriving in the country while greatly speeding up its refugee review process to help ease their pains and sort out fake asylum seekers, the country's justice minister said Wednesday. Minister Park Sang-ki said the country will also boost its assistance for refugees here so they can stand on their own.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-08-01 14:12

'Save my brother from Myanmar prison'

ASAN, South Chungcheong Province - Lee Sang-beom, 48, a Korean businessman and father of two children, was full of hope and optimism when he opened a medical device sales firm in Myanmar five years ago. In the country, dubbed “the last frontier in Asia,” Lee was excited to start a new chapter in his life. But his dreams were shattered in 2016 when police found illegal drugs i...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-31 11:31

Korea's medical team leaves for Laos to assist flood recovery

A South Korean medical team left for Laos on Sunday to assist with recovery from the deadly flooding that resulted from the collapse of a dam that was under construction by a Korean builder, Seoul's foreign ministry said. An emergency relief team, comprised of 15 medical personnel and five support staff, embarked on a 10-day mission to treat displaced residents in southern La...

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-29 10:18

South Korea sends relief supplies to Laos

A South Korean military aircraft carrying relief supplies has left for Laos, the foreign ministry said Saturday, following the government's announcement that it will provide help with recovery from the deadly flooding that resulted from the collapse of a dam that was under construction.

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-28 13:35

Trump proclaims July 27 as Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

"For 3 brutal years, our Armed Forces and allies fought valiantly to stop the spread of communism and defend freedom on the Korean Peninsula," the proclamation said. "On National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, we remember the bravery and sacrifices of those who fought and died for this noble cause."

Foreign Affairs | 2018-07-28 10:41

Trump thanks Kim Jong-un for 'fulfilling a promise'

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